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Vehicles new and old subject to auto theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticated

Alberta has the highest per capita rate of vehicle thefts in Canada, despite a 10 percent decline in auto thefts for 2024.
Recovery rates for stolen vehicles in Alberta have fallen to around 70 percent in Edmonton, which police attribute to organized crime and fraud.
Thieves are increasingly targeting high-value vehicles, leading police to urge owners to be more vigilant about vehicle security.
The recovery rate for stolen vehicles by Calgary police has decreased, with only 80 percent recovered, down from 90-95 percent previously.

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Cars new and old subject to theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticated

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Vehicles new and old subject to auto theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticated

Rampant auto theft is an issue that has long plagued eastern Canadian provinces but has only recently reached Alberta as criminals seek new opportunities to steal high-value cars.

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